Comparison of Two Cognitive Training Programs With Effects on Functional Activities and Quality of Life

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) describes a mild decline in one or more cognitive domains and is often associated with age. Cognition is considered to be worse than expected for age; however, basic activities of daily living (ADLs) remain unaffected (Albert et al., 2011). Prevalence estimates of MCI range from 16% to 20% for the majority of reviewed studies (Roberts& Knopman, 2013). Individuals with MCI often have difficulty remembering new information and maintaining their attention, or they may take longer than their healthy counterparts to perform more cognitively demanding,
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